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Is Herpes Gladiatorum Scab Contagious?
Hey. If I have herpes gladitorius and I scratched off the scab after almost healed is it still contagious it looks normal just slightly dis colored. It s a light pink where the scab was. I have been taking valcyclovir and am done with it tomorrow. Am I still contagious?? Am I okay too kiss? The herpes was just below my eye.
Wed, 1 Apr 2020
Hello,
It is contagious. Preventive vaccines can be taken for exposed contacts. Continue valacyclovir.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is contagious. Preventive vaccines can be taken for exposed contacts. Continue valacyclovir.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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